Central Elementary School vs St. Vrain Community Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Longmont · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
260 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | St. Vrain Community Montessori School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 993 | #405 of 993 |
| National rank | #18636 of 50,301 | #24945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 344 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 10% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 50.4).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49.5%).
- •St. Vrain Community Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 31.1%).
- •St. Vrain Community Montessori School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.4).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 260.
- •Central Elementary School is a public school while St. Vrain Community Montessori School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than St. Vrain Community Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 50.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and St. Vrain Community Montessori School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 344. St. Vrain Community Montessori School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and St. Vrain Community Montessori School rank in Colorado?
Central Elementary School is 279th of 993 and St. Vrain Community Montessori School is 405th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).